The Opera Populaire

If u ever wanna impress someone, I recommend Poison Ivy Bistro/ Bollywood Veggies restaurant at Neo Tee. Went there on Wed for an appreciation dinner after the archives seminar and I must say I was very taken by it. Though the location is like way off (somewhere near Sungei Buloh), the entire concept is a very charming one. It's a bistro surrounded by a farm that rears fish as well as organic plants, which were used to make its dishes. The atmosphere was one of rustic simplicity coupled with a certain boudouir-like romance. U must experience it yourself to know wat I'm talking abt. The owner, Ms Ivy Singh and her brother made very interesting hosts. And I just love their dogs! Beauty is the most manja little thing I have met. At first I was apprehensive becos I had to sit with some important people I met for the first time, but I was put to ease immediately by their down to earth and humble nature. Coupled with the delicious food and the general high spirits, I had the best time at a meal since the time in Italy and the steamboat dinner at Keong and Boi Boi's room.

On Fri, went for ktv with Pearl and Hanyong. It was a different experience to sing with only 2 other ppl. At other times, everybody present jostles for the remote and wait forever for your song to appear on the screen. This time, we have to rack our brains fast to put the next songs up. It din help that I had 2 very exhausted working adults singing with me. But the result was that we got to sing a lot of songs that we would otherwise been unable to try out. Like "Wo Zhi Zai Hu Ni" in Jap.

Pearl claimed that I am influencing her in my preference of songs. The waitress was staring at the screen and turning to stare at both of us (Hanyong had left at this point), obviously too young to like songs like Huang An's "Yang Yang Hong" and "Ali San De Gu Niang" hahahaha :) But the most fun part was when we sang "Nan Er Dang Zhi Qiang" and "Chang Hai Yi Shen Xiao" at the top of our voices for full impact...twice! We even jumped on top of the couch and danced to Chao Meng's and other songs. We must do that again soon!

Watched "Corpse Bride" with Sarah last week and we both loved it! It was slightly short though. There were room for development of the storyline. But it was suprisingly romantic, considering the rather dark theme. Brought her to see the spot that Soon Onn entered into Straits Times as one of S'pore's most romantic place...very lovely at night! Oh it was the spot right behind the Dubliner Irish Pub at Somerset by the way.